Overview
Blended Learning – the best of both ways to learn.
Combining the best of digital and live learning, with access to world-class industry experts, this course is suitable for those looking to continue a journey in Microsoft-based programming with C#, one of the industry’s most popular programming languages. You will learn everything you need to know to be able to develop fully functional C# applications, whilst also appreciating supporting concepts around development, such as source control. exception handling, OOP techniques and best practice.
Prerequisites
In order to attend this course learners must understand the fundamentals of programming in C#. The required level of knowledge can be achieved by attending QA’s ‘C# Foundations’ (QACSFUND-BL) course.
Target Audience
In summary, this course is for IT professionals who already have a fundamental understanding of how to write and manipulate simple C# applications and want to dig more deeply into Object Oriented Programming and the benefits it can bring. It will also be a good fit for professionals who have ample experience in an OOP-based programming language, such as Java or Python, who are looking to upskill with a new programming language.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- create and use classes and structures (types), including fields, properties, methods, delegates, and events.
- use private, internal, protected, and public visibility modifiers.
- use exception handling to create robust applications.
- create derived classes that inherit from custom-written or .NET classes.
- create interfaces and apply techniques of polymorphism effectively and appropriately.
- work with generic types.
- leverage the power of C# features.
- use delegates
- use lambda expressions in C# code.
- use LINQ (Language Integrated Query).
- Access SQL databases using the Entity Framework
Modules
- Module 1: Using classes for data objects - review
- Module 2: Inheritance
- Module 3: Abstract classes and interfaces.
- Module 4: Delegates, Lambdas and LINQ
- Module 5: Accessing Databases using the Entity Framework
- Module 6: Exception Handling
Delivery Method
This Blended Learning course consists of two key stages.
Self-Paced Learning
- Up to 12 hours, completed over a 4-week period prior to the live event.
- It is recommended that learners have a minimum of 4 weeks between the course booking and the instructor-led live event to complete the 12 hours of learning.
- The self-paced learning is available 4 weeks prior to the live event and for 12 months following the live event.
Instructor-Led Live Event
- This course has a 1-day live event.
- It is critical that the self-paced learning is completed prior to joining the live event.
Why choose our Blended Learning Experience?
Our blended learning experience seamlessly combines QA’s 40+ year instructor-led expertise and cutting-edge digital flexibility. It’s our most impactful training experience – with no compromises.
Frequently asked questions
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How do QA’s virtual classroom courses work?
Our virtual classroom courses allow you to access award-winning classroom training, without leaving your home or office. Our learning professionals are specially trained on how to interact with remote attendees and our remote labs ensure all participants can take part in hands-on exercises wherever they are.
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How do QA’s online courses work?
QA online courses, also commonly known as distance learning courses or elearning courses, take the form of interactive software designed for individual learning, but you will also have access to full support from our subject-matter experts for the duration of your course.
Once you have purchased the Online course and have completed your registration, you will receive the necessary details to enable you to immediately access it through our e-learning platform and you can start to learn straight away, from any compatible device. Access to the online learning platform is valid for one year from the booking date.
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When will I receive my joining instructions?
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When will I receive my certificate?
Certificates of Achievement are issued at the end the course, either as a hard copy or via email. Read more here.